Is Hypnobirthing Just for Hippies?

As a Hypnobirthing-friendly doula agency (featuring three Hypnobirthing instructor and several Hypnodoulas!), we have received many questions and comments from Annapolis area parents and providers regarding the practice of Hypnobirthing. “Isn’t that just a woo-woo, anti-science, birthing-in-the-woods thing?” While we can certainly see how the visual of a comedy-show hypnotist combined with a laboring woman could raise a few eyebrows, …

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How to Make the Most of Your Doula Before the Birth

  How to Make the Most of Your Doula – Before the Birth If you’re like most people, you probably hired your doula with laser focus on one thing: helping you have the kind of birth experience you desire. We’ll certainly be ready for you on your big day and use all of our skills to make it a good …

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“Don’t Take A Childbirth Education Class – It’s a Waste of Your Time!”

By Heather Delaney, co-owner, labor and postpartum doula, childbirth educator   Yep. You heard me.  Time waster. Lengthy investment. Who has time for that?  With work, family commitments, the busy social calendar of fall and the upcoming holidays, the answer for many is “not me.” Often when planning for baby, the childbirth class is pushed to the side for ‘if …

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Lighting The Shore: Kid’s First Swim School

Location: 6836 Race Track Road, Bowie, MD, in the Hilltop Shopping Plaza Offerings: Private, Semi-private and Group Swim Lessons Year Round, Birthday Parties, Open Swim Hours: Monday thru Friday 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.                 Saturdays and Sundays 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.                 Tuesday and …

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